Rio, having one of the most unique landscapes of any coastal city, is accentuated by the presence of the Serra do Mar, which stands right next to the coast. This mountain range that rims the edge of the Guanabara Bay continues 1500 kilometers (932 miles) along the coast of the state of Rio de Janeiro. Serra do Mar, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
5 days ago · In March 1975 the two states were fused as the state of Rio de Janeiro. The city of Rio de Janeiro became one of the 14 municipalities of the Metropolitan Region of Rio de Janeiro, or Greater Rio, and was designated the capital of the reorganized state. Despite loss of the status, funding, and employment it had enjoyed as Brazil’s capital
Rio de Janeiro’s metro system operates from 5am until midnight (11pm on Sundays) and is generally considered to be a safe way to get around. Its southern terminus is at General Osório Station on Line 1 (Orange) in Ipanema which provides access to the tourist areas of the Zona Sul and the downtown Central Business District.